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A reflective process where the nurse notices, interprets, responds, and reflects in action
One conceptual mechanism for critiquing ideas and establishing goal-oriented care
Researching best practice literature to create care pathways for certain populations
Assessing, diagnosing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care plans
The nurse explains to the patient that chocolate has a high glycemic index. The nurse then focuses on foods that have low glycemic indexes and provides a list for the patient to choose from.
The nurse explains that the patient may eat whatever they would like as long as the patient's glucose reading and A1c remain stable.
The nurse derives a new nursing diagnosis of Knowledge Deficit and readjusts the plan of care to include additional sessions with the registered dietician.
The nurse examines the patient's daily glucose log and incorporates the snack into the time of day that has the lowest readings. The nurse then follows up and evaluates the response in 1 week.
Data on the chart can sometimes be documented in a biased manner.
Data on the chart changes as the patient's condition changes.
Data on the chart is usually accurate and can be verified from the patient.
Reading the chart is not a wise use of time as this can be time consuming and tedious.
Call the physician, explain rationale, and suggest a different medication.
Consult an experienced nurse on whether there are other similar treatments.
Hold the drug until the physician returns to the unit and can be questioned.
Question other staff as to the physician's acceptance of nursing input.
After the operation and the patient is awake
On admission, along with the initial assessment
The day before the patient is to be discharged
When narcotics are no longer needed routinely